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Wavy-Wavy Triangular Lace Shawl by Mathieu Arnold

What Is Being Made

Wavy-Wavy is a triangular lace shawl featuring elegant wave-like patterns throughout both the body and border. Designed by Mathieu Arnold, this downloadable knitting pattern offers three size options to suit different preferences and yarn availability. The shawl combines aesthetic appeal with wearable dimensions, making it suitable for various occasions and styling options.

Available Sizes and Dimensions

• Medium: 130cm x 45cm (approximately 51" x 18")
• Large: 170cm x 55cm (approximately 67" x 22")
• Extra-Large: 220cm x 65cm (approximately 87" x 26")

Knitting Techniques and Approach

Wavy-Wavy is constructed as a triangular lace shawl, which means the piece is worked from a single point and increases outward to create the triangular shape. The pattern incorporates lace techniques throughout, featuring decorative yarn overs and decreases that create the signature wave patterns. The designer provides both charted instructions and written row-by-row instructions, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern.

While classified as a lace pattern, the design is structured to be accessible to intermediate knitters and even those new to lace work. The pattern emphasizes that there are no genuinely difficult techniques included, though concentration and a quiet workspace are recommended when working lace stitches.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The pattern features wave-like lace motifs that repeat throughout the shawl's body and decorative border. All abbreviations and specific stitch techniques are explained in the technical section of the pattern, ensuring knitters have clear guidance on execution. The wavy repeat pattern forms the basis of the gauge measurement and contributes to the shawl's distinctive aesthetic.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

• Yarn Weight: 4-ply (fingering weight)
• Medium Size: 365 meters (400 yards)
• Large Size: 550 meters (600 yards)
• Extra-Large Size: 730 meters (800 yards)

Gauge and Needles

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20-22 stitches x 30-32 rows over 10cm/4 inches when measured in the wavy repeat from the shawl body. This gauge applies to all three size options. While specific needle size recommendations are not detailed in the provided content, knitters should select needles appropriate for 4-ply yarn that will achieve the specified gauge.

Difficulty Level

Wavy-Wavy is rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern. The designer explicitly notes that while lace knitting requires focus and attention to stitch placement, nothing in this pattern is genuinely difficult. Knitters new to lace techniques are encouraged to attempt this pattern, provided they read all instructions thoroughly before beginning and allow themselves adequate concentration time while working.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for digital viewing and printing. The pattern includes comprehensive technical sections explaining all abbreviations and techniques, supporting knitters throughout the project.